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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.55, 6,148.41 and 2,687.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.55, 6,148.41 and 2,687.34 is: 3,709.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.55 : 6,148.41 = 2,687.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.55/6,148.41 = 2,687.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.55x = 6,148.41 × 2,687.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.55x = 16,522,868.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,522,868.13/4,454.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.21

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